MHS Entrance Exam help?

[thevujic42]

Hi, I am trying out for MHS in a couple of weeks and I was just wondering, during the test are you allowed scrap paper, and I got a 41 on the maths practise test, will that be a high enough grade to get through?

[thevujic42]

Also I aced the reading comprehension, got 44 out of 50 on Numerical Reasoning and 58 out of 60 on Verbal Reasoning.

[pi]

Hi, I am trying out for MHS in a couple of weeks and I was just wondering, during the test are you allowed scrap paper, and I got a 41 on the maths practise test, will that be a high enough grade to get through?

No scrap paper in my day, but you can write on the booklet, enough room there.

Hard to say. Raw scores mean nothing (although your ones appear to be high which is a good sign!), it's how that raw score compares to everyone else that determines how good you have done.

Best of luck with it, and honour the work

[thevujic42]

Thanks, I was not sure on how they ranked you with your end score.

[pi]

Thanks, I was not sure on how they ranked you with your end score.

My understanding is they rank you via your raw score for each test, not for all tests combined.

Really not worth worrying about, just do your best in each of them and you'll stand a good chance.

[thevujic42]

How many words should I have in the persuasive writing test? And does it count more on quantity or quality?

[teletubbies_95]

Hey !
I remember I did a page and a 1/4 ! QUALITY!
Good luck!

[Butterscotch]

Quality is greater than quantity yah, no scrap paper.

All the best!

[thevujic42]

Thanks guys I shall practice those both, so quantity AND quality! 

[Shenz0r]

Sacrifice quantity for quality.

There's no point rambling on for 2-3 pages, when you can have a more simple, concise argument which is a lot easier to understand, and seems more logical. I wrote one and a half pages for each essay and that was sufficient. With my handwriting, I can probably fit around 300 words a page - so I guess a word length of around 400-600 words is okay.

Your practise grades seem high, but ultimately it all comes down to how you feel on the day. Just don't worry about the numbers game and try do the best you can.

Also, in 2008 I remember that we weren't given scrap paper to use during the exam (had to write in the exam booklet) - but maybe things have changed since I did the test.

[thevujic42]

Thank you Shenz0r this knowledge is very valuable and I hope it pays off when I do the test

[pi]

I concur, 400-600 words is a good length. You are only yr8's after all

[thevujic42]

Also, on an unrelated note, what time does MHS start the average school day?

[pi]

Back in my day, I think the start was 8.50am

[thevujic42]

Thank you.